Notice to members: we have now completed the members profiles in the 2024 edition of the BASA Handbook. Please note any profiles that are updated here on our website will not be updated in this Handbook unless you email us by 26th April 2024 informing us of any changes.
This offer is for BASA members to advertise in our upcoming 2024 Handbook. All members have a full page profile entry including your logo for free as part of your membership. In addition to this, we are offering limited prime advertising spots, which promises extensive reach and engagement.
Award entry will open on 1st May 2024 and eligible companies will be invited to apply no later than 31 July 2024. The judging panel will consist of a representative from the Sponsor and a team of senior industry contacts and past chair. Want to Sponsor an Award? Let us know which category below you would like to sponsor! Show your support for the outstanding achievers in our community. It's a chance to raise your profile, align your brand with excellence, and give back to the industry that has given us so much.
There is yet another batch of phishing emails in circulation pretending to be for BASA or me personally. Please remain alert to spam emails that you may receive, asking if people are interested in buying data from our distribution and member list or getting involved in projects or any business opportunities. We would recommend that you delete these email and do not respond. You may see that the email does not in fact come from my email address however it is possible to spoof email addresses. If you get such an email and are in doubt about its authenticity - DO NOT REPLY but instead either call me directly or email me.
At the 41st BASA AGM held on 7th March we explained to Members that we would be sending a training needs survey to allow plan the future training programme to meet members requirements. This 3 minute survey can be taken by anyone working for a BASA member company or anyone interested in any specific training (non-member rates may apply to any open training sessions). Please complete the survey to let us know your thoughts.
Next week during National Apprenticeship week, RNN Group are running a free lunchtime webinar all about Apprenticeships for employers to find out more.
To help mitigate FX fluctuations and protect your business's bottom line in 2024, make use of forward contracts*. This lets you 'lock in' the current exchange rate for a specified currency for up to 24 months. The rate is fixed when the contract is signed, and you are guaranteed that rate when the contract is settled.
GBPEUR soared back to the highs seen in December, following the surprise uptick in inflation we saw at the end of last year.
BASA's Technical Committee have published a new page to collate all current consultations that are active and have UK relevance.
This is a brief reminder that the CPA State of Trade Survey for 2023 Q4 is open for another week and we would appreciate your responses in order to present a full view of our sector if you are supplying adhesives and sealants to the construction industry.
The Dollar was quick out the traps this year, gaining largely against the Pound and the Euro throughout yesterday’s trading session. Risk sentiment change has seen the Dollar gain back some of the losses suffered after the Fed rate cut narrative come into play at the end of 2023. The recent Dollar strength is due to the US Navy shotting down two anti-ship missiles and sinking three small boats after responding to distress calls from a container ship that was attacked twice by Houthi rebels as it crossed the Red Sea over the weekend, Iran then sent warships into the Red Sea after the US strikes in retaliation. Last time the Red Sea saw any issues, the blockage of the Suez Canal, the incident put huge inflationary pressure on the global economy.
The pound comes under pressure yesterday after BoE chief economist Huw Pill commented that there will be a “sharp further fall” in inflation in October, and hinted that we could see rate cuts by the middle of next year. Money markets are now pricing in 0.50% worth of rate cuts by September next year.
This request is for all BASA member companies who are downstream users of silicone polymer. The full post is detailed in the Health & Safety Working group with details and how to participate. Whilst this is an EU initiated action, nomination as a POP could result in significant difficulties for the silicone sealant market, and the possible loss of all silicone polymers!
The Department for Business and Trade’s 2024 Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards will open for entries on Friday 10th November 2023.
The UK REACH service team in The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), are looking for users of the service to complete a survey.
Carbon accounting is becoming an increasingly important tool for organisations. It not only provides the insight needed to quantify and measure a company’s carbon emissions, but it also assists in making informed decisions when it comes to mitigation strategies. This free course by xtonnes covers the fundamentals of carbon accounting and emission calculations.
Under the EPR Data Regulations, large producers (over £2m t/o and that handle more than 50 tonnes of packaging in a year) must provide data for the first 6 months of 2023 by 1 October whilst small producers (£1-2m t/o, 25-50 tonnes) must do so from January 2024 and the RPD system for EPR packaging data is now open for enrolment
The restriction on diisocyanate was adopted on 4 August 2020, by the European & UK authorities under REACH, targeting respiratory and dermal sensitisation potentially caused by diisocyanate. The new restriction requires training prior to use of diisocyanate before 24th August 2023. This post is a reminder of the published information for information. If you are an end user you should consult your supplier if you have questions. From 24 February 2022, any products covered by this restriction should have been labelled “As from 24 August 2023 adequate training is required before industrial or professional use”.
The Department for Business and Trade has today announced an indefinite extension to the use of CE marking for UK businesses. UKCA marking for construction products is managed by DLUHC and as of today's date DLUHC still intend to cease recognition CE marking in June 2025, which is confusing. BASA's view is that DLUHC are likely to eventually concede that UKCA marking of construction products is unnecessary for products that are not safety critical.
The FEICA Chemicals Legislation working group have posted a summary from CARACAL on CLP and joint REACH/CLP relevant sections.
The European Commission is poised to break a promise to outlaw all but the most essential of Europe’s hazardous chemicals, leaked documents show.
Following agreement by both Houses on the text of the bill it received Royal Assent on 29 June at 11:06 am. The bill is now an Act of Parliament (law). For BASA Members this will mean that the Annex VIII requirements for Poison Centre Notifications that were accidentally carried forward, but are not being implemented currently, will be officially revoked on 31/12/2023.
Could your business support inspirational people to achieve extraordinary things? The Social Purpose Project (SPP) is a new pioneering social enterprise which provides specialist public affairs and public relations support for charities, campaigns, and causes. These services are delivered at no cost to the recipient organisation thanks to commercial sponsors.
The issues with posting content on the Working Group area of the website (members area only) have now been resolved.
InstallerSHOW – the UK’s biggest heating, plumbing and electrical exhibition – OPENS NEXT TUESDAY at the NEC, Birmingham (27-29 June) – it’s huge, it’s eye-popping, it’s an amazing day out.
